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WiFi Problem?
Hi, I have a Netgear AX1800 WiFi Router which seems to have a wifi problem. The wifi signal on my wife's laptop one floor above the router fluctuates from all bars down to zero within a minute. It u...
I just don't understand how the signal strength can vary from zero to full.
Yes, this makes absolutely no sense. When both a smartphone and a laptop experience the same behavior, "something is wrong".
Would a repeater help?
Are any of the previous routers still available (in a box, perhaps? I have 3-4 old routers.)
WiFi5 (802.11ac) repeaters are widely available for under $30. Name brand WiFi6 (802.11ax) are typically a bit more expensive, coming close to the cost of basic WiFi6 routers.
There is one WiFi6 repeater on Amazon for $19.99 USD that gets decent reviews. Less than a meal out for two or a "top shelf" bottle of wine. If it doesn't help, Amazon has a decent return policy or you might find someplace else in the house that could benefit from it.